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#1601 of 1645 Re: Wipers [nan48] by fin

Jan 20, 2013 (7:01 pm)

Replying to: nan48 (Jan 20, 2013 12:23 pm)
This really is not my discussion, but... a good friend of mine spent decades at a major company that gave all managers and others with a certain job type company leased fleet cars. They were always maintained well. Company paid all the bills and the cars were kept in perfect condition although some had higher mileage than normal... still, they were a bargain for whoever got them...

#1602 of 1645 Re: Wipers [fin] by nan48

Jan 20, 2013 (8:17 pm)

Replying to: fin (Jan 20, 2013 7:01 pm)
Yea, of course I agree. These are big leases, giving to companies from Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc. to big companies. In the agreement, or contract, they HAVE to maintain the vehicle. So every time the oil needs changing it's done, tires rotated it's done. All maintaince is kept up by the company. It's part of the deal.
 
I loved buying the fleet lease cars. They sold good with very little problems. I never saw Avalon's in the fleet lease cars, but I did see a LOT of Camerys.
 
Hope this helps, Bill

#1603 of 1645 Re: 2013 Avalon [clemsonlori98] by marv15

Jan 22, 2013 (4:58 pm)

Replying to: clemsonlori98 (Jan 13, 2013 5:14 pm)
I agree with you. Other then the styling I was turned off by the interior. So I traded my Avalon 2011 for the 2012 that I will keep for a long time since the 2013 is a trend I don't like. I test drove it and found it finding every bump and letting me know about it. The 2011 or 12 is a softer ride that I enjoy and bigger inside.

#1604 of 1645 Re: 2013 Avalon [marv15] by nan48

Jan 22, 2013 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: marv15 (Jan 22, 2013 4:58 pm)
Thanks for the update about the 2013 vs 2012 Avalon's. I don't even want to bother to look at a 2013 now. Again thank you for that update.

#1605 of 1645 Re: 2013 Avalon [nan48] by ncee

Jan 23, 2013 (4:23 am)

Replying to: nan48 (Jan 22, 2013 5:36 pm)
I'm just sad that they took a Very Nice Luxury car, and destroyed it:(
 
Yes, in my opinion.
 
Ok, so they didn't destroy it, but it is now a Very Nice SPORTS Luxury Sedan, and I have come to appreciate the Avalon as a True Luxury Sedan.
 
IF they had made this New Model, the same size as the 2010, 11, 12's, and gave it the same ride (or more comfortable), I think, it would have sold just as well. I say this, because it would have LOOKED the same as it does, just been a better car. And if folks are buying because of the new Look, Style, Fit, and trim, then why wouldn't folks still have purchased it, if it was a bit bigger, a bit smoother and a bit more quiet?
 
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#1606 of 1645 2013 Avalon Blues by jwillin

Jan 23, 2013 (5:58 am)

Wow. What a loss. I have a 2011 Avalon which means I will be keeping it for awhile. The 2013 doesn't sound very exciting to drive or even to own. After they decreased the size of the trunk, the only thing to like about the Avalon is that it is so big or has a large interior. You can really stretch out in it and enjoy the ride and also driving it. Thanks for the info.

#1607 of 1645 Re: 2013 Avalon [ncee] by nan48

Jan 23, 2013 (11:22 am)

Replying to: ncee (Jan 23, 2013 4:23 am)
I'm just sad that they took a Very Nice Luxury car, and destroyed it:(
 
I know what you are saying. Of course they didnt' destroy the car. I bet there are some that even love the NEW 2013 Avalon. HOWEVER, overall, I personally think they are getting away from their base sales. My opinion is that the older people are the main ones that buy these cars. I guess I'm old, I'm 56. Not old enough to be call old but feeling older.
 
I like the 2011 Avalon because it is big, I love the ride and don't mind paying a little more to ride around in luxury. Thanks for the input. I'll be keeping my for a while, unless I get that 32 thousand I'm asking.

#1608 of 1645 Sportier by nvbanker

Jan 24, 2013 (11:25 am)

I haven't owned an Avalon, but have respected them ever since 05 model debuted. I would be happy in one. The 12 especially impresses me, love the cabin.
 
My Lexus dealer told me, Toyota and Lexus is following the BMW lead, and moving toward producing a "reliable BMW". That means sportier, faster, and if you look at the stying trend of the dash, it's almost a knock off of the BMW dash, right down to the Mouse. Every manufacturer for decades has tried to reduce the average age of their buyers, Cadillac, Lincoln, Lexus, all of them. Yet, to me, that's a little odd since old guys have the money generally, and there continues to be a vast demand for luxosedanolas, like the Avalon. Pretty soon, 60 year old guys like me are going to be looking hard for a new car with a quiet, smooth ride and lots of relaxing room. Where will we go? I don't see what's so wrong with making one Avalon type model with these characteristics. Sure, we are all dying off, BUT, they make a new batch of 60 years olds EVERY DAY!!! We do renew....

#1609 of 1645 Re: 12 [rotterdam6] Updates: [ncee] [_bill_wa] [gringoviejo] by chris_top_he_r

Jan 31, 2013 (9:14 pm)

Replying to: gringoviejo (Jan 09, 2013 9:40 am)
Hot spit! I just registered here 2 minutes ago so don't know this user interface yet. Hope this goes to gringoviejo. If you or anyone wants our 2000 Avalon XLS we're trying to sell. All garage kept and dealer serviced. About 60K miles, absolutely great shape. Had it detailed. Current offer at $6500 and drives like a new car. Trying to get closer to $8000. Under hood looks newish also. Tring to fix a flashing light problem right now on it to help the sale. Other major forum lists different things to check. Starting tomorrow since dealer found nothing while having car for three days. Any advice is always welcome.

#1610 of 1645 Re: 12 [rotterdam6] Updates: [ncee] [_bill_wa] [gringoviejo] [chris_top_he_r] by nan48

Jan 31, 2013 (9:26 pm)

Replying to: chris_top_he_r (Jan 31, 2013 9:14 pm)
Good cheap car are usually easy to sell. The part of the country you live in DOES make a difference.
 
Seems like you have a pretty good ad started. I would mention any damage, if any, tell if it's a one owner mention that, etc, Plus the report card everyone is looking at today. Having a senior moment fire fox, something like that. Oh yea, clean car fax report. Don't lie about wrecks. The one owner I bought had nothing about the accident it was in. YET, the car had been hit on the back corner. An expert can spot it every time.
 
Hope this helps,

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